12 best books for 5 year olds

Here are some books for 5-year-olds that are related to animals and are available as children's audiobooks or Audible Books Originals:

1. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr.and Eric Carle: This classic picture book features repetitive text and colorful illustrations that introduce young children to various animals and their colors.

2. "Pete the Cat: we Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin: This audiobook features the catchy song "I Love My White Shoes" and follows Pete the Cat as he goes on an adventure, stepping in various colorful substances while maintaining his cool.

3. "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae: This heartwarming story, available as an audiobook, follows Gerald the Giraffe, who learns that he can dance to his own rhythm with the support of his friends.

4. "The Pout-Pout Fish" by Deborah Diesen: This audiobook tells the tale of a gloomy fish who learns to spread happiness to his underwater friends, emphasizing the power of positivity.

5. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown: While not specifically animal-focused, this beloved bedtime story features a young bunny saying goodnight to various objects in a room, including a picture of a cow jumping over the moon.

6. "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff: This audiobook, part of the "If You Give..." series, humorously explores the consequences of giving a mouse a cookie and the chain of events that follow.

7. "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson: Available as an audiobook, this story follows a clever mouse who invents a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo to avoid being eaten by predators in the forest.

8. "Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell: In this interactive story available in audiobook format, a child writes to the zoo requesting a pet. The zoo sends a series of animals, each with a unique surprise.

9. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This classic book, available as an audiobook, tells the story of a caterpillar's transformation into a beautiful butterfly while counting the days of the week and various foods.

10. "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson: This audiobook features a bear who sleeps through a party in his cave but wakes up to find he's made new friends. It emphasizes the importance of friendship and inclusion.

These audiobooks and Audible Books Originals are sure to entertain and engage 5-year-olds with their animal-themed stories and vibrant narration.